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Indian States Geography

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Indian states geography involves analyzing demographic data, crop production, and geographical area rankings across the country. This is a highly tested section in staff selection and civil services preliminary exams. The practice questions focus on population density, literacy rates, and regional agricultural outputs.

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Indian States Geography Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India, with less than 60% of the population being literate.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest population growth rate?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest population growth rate in India, with an annual growth rate of over 2%.

Multiple choice

Which princely state was the largest in terms of area?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Mysore

  3. Kashmir

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Hyderabad was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering an area of 214,190 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

What is the largest state in North India by area?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Bihar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is the largest state in North India by area.

Multiple choice

Which river is known for its scenic waterfalls and is a popular tourist destination in Karnataka?

  1. Krishna River

  2. Godavari River

  3. Cauvery River

  4. Sharavathi River
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sharavathi River is known for its scenic waterfalls and is a popular tourist destination in Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest plateau in India?

  1. Deccan Plateau

  2. Chotanagpur Plateau

  3. Malwa Plateau

  4. Bundelkhand Plateau
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Explanation

The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau in India, covering an area of about 1.9 million square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which state in Eastern India has the highest population density?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

West Bengal has the highest population density in Eastern India, with approximately 1,029 people per square kilometer.

Multiple choice

Which state in Eastern India has the lowest population density?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in Eastern India, with approximately 17 people per square kilometer.

Multiple choice

Which state in Eastern India has the highest percentage of urban population?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

West Bengal has the highest percentage of urban population in Eastern India, with approximately 55% of its population living in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which state in Eastern India has the lowest percentage of urban population?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest percentage of urban population in Eastern India, with approximately 20% of its population living in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which state in Eastern India has the highest literacy rate?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand
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A Correct answer
Explanation

West Bengal has the highest literacy rate in Eastern India, with approximately 77% of its population being literate.

Multiple choice

Which state in Eastern India has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Mizoram

  4. Nagaland
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate in Eastern India, with approximately 60% of its population being literate.

Multiple choice

Which state has held the highest number of Parliamentary By-Elections since 1952?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Maharashtra
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Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has held the highest number of Parliamentary By-Elections since 1952, with over 100 By-Elections being held in the state.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest rate of rural poverty?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Odisha
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Explanation

Bihar has the highest rate of rural poverty in India, with over 50% of its rural population living below the poverty line.

Multiple choice

Which region of India has the highest population density?

  1. Northern India

  2. Southern India

  3. Eastern India

  4. Western India
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Explanation

Northern India, particularly the Gangetic Plain, is the most densely populated region in India due to favorable agricultural conditions, fertile soil, and historical settlements.